The Clippers used part of their $5.1 million mid-level exception on Barnes, and it probably means the team won’t be able to sign free-agent power forward Carl Landry, who walked away from a $4-million contract next season with the Golden State Warriors and was seeking at least that much in a new deal.

Barnes can’t sign his contract until Wednesday, the day the NBA lifts its free-agent moratorium.

Barnes, 33, had a strong year last season in a reserve role for the Clippers, averaging 10.3 points a game and shooting 34.2% from beyond the three-point arc.